Ralph was probably the only person who could get up with him. And even then, based on what you said - it sounds like he fouled him and it wasn't called. Tim Donahie must have been working that game.
On another note, has anyone else noticed how quick and versatile 7 footers have gotten?
I mean right up until the late-90's they sucked. Almost only a defensive and rebounding presence more than anything else with below the basket offense only.
There was a time when they were slow, awkward, lumbering. Maybe had only a few shots.
Now, they play like goddamn small forwards! They set the HIGH PICK and roll out to shoot the 3 ball (Nowitzi, Igagouskous (sp)) and have great ball handling and passing abilities.
Rick Schimdts was one of the first I saw doing this - and he was freak show back then. Now it's common place.
I had the benefit of watching that sky-hook in action game after game. It is absolutely the most productive, unstoppable, high percentage, game controlling, game ending, career extending, reliable shot ever developed and mastered, you either watched it go in or you fouled him trying to stop it. I like Jordan but the sky-hook was and is still the best thing going for those that want to be smart players. I admit it's not glamorous but it puts points on the board consistently!! The first new big man that seriously masters and incorporates this shot will carry every team he plays for into the playoffs. The problem with these players is they already get paid a ton of money coming into the league, therefor what incentive do they have to develop their talents beyond what has already gotten them mega-paid!! Man if I had my teens over again, along with 8 inches in hight, I'd be 85% from the foul line with a deadly ass sky-hook. I'd practice 500 with the left hand, 500 with the right daily, I'd be so proficient I'd drop that shit on you from the 3 point line!!!
